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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2014, 00:16
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

I can understand that, having known several...

I can understand that, having known several people who have run businesses in the Red Lane and Hillfields areas and the like, because they almost all have serious security issues and perhaps feel...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Apr 2014, 23:42
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Rumours indicate that the DC3s are back at CVT...

Rumours indicate that the DC3s are back at CVT from Newquay. It would appear that the commercial leasing possibilities are better in the midlands. Anyone know the truth?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Dec 2012, 15:38
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

That will be a NO then. WDC do hate Coventry...

That will be a NO then.
WDC do hate Coventry having an airport. It might be different if WDC got the profits and kudos, as they don't, they won't.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Oct 2012, 09:59
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Jabird. It would seem from the papers...

Jabird.


It would seem from the papers that the government had abandoned planning policy allowing a free for all.:=
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Sep 2012, 22:25
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

There was a good turn out to watch the fly past...

There was a good turn out to watch the fly past of XH558 today. This brought an unexpected bonus to the Midlands Air Museum in Rowley Road. They had a bumper day for visitors.

I must admit that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jun 2012, 18:57
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

That is so true. Warwick District Council have...

That is so true. Warwick District Council have always had a down on Coventry having an airport. They have put every possible obstacle in the way. Methinks this goes way back to the days when...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2012, 21:48
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

It would appear that Sir Peter is moving some of...

It would appear that Sir Peter is moving some of his businesses from elsewhere to CVT. We have new neighbours. They have moved with their (Sir Peter Rigby owned) company from Cranfield. I guess he...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Mar 2012, 21:35
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Phileas Fogg

Au contraire Sire!
Coventry Airport finished 2011 ranking in 8th place out of the 64 UK reporting airports for private flight movements, based on CAA Annual Statistics.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Mar 2012, 12:42
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

An answer to all those nay-sayers about Sir...

An answer to all those nay-sayers about Sir Peter's efforts at Coventry.
Coventry Airport breaks into the 'Top 10' (http://ukga.com/news/view?contentId=25710)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2012, 23:31
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Notwithstanding the apparent lack of activity at...

Notwithstanding the apparent lack of activity at EGBE, there will be an interesting day on Saturday 9th June this year. Project Propeller is staging their annual ex WWII aircrew fly-in at Baginton....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Oct 2011, 14:28
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Cargo deal for CVT

BBC News - "Milestone" cargo flights resume at Coventry Airport (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-15271295)

It may be dead but it seems reluctant to lie down
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2011, 21:59
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

The matter was under discussion because of the...

The matter was under discussion because of the attack made by Paul Kehoe of BHX on the the attempts of CVT to have a viable business. He was complaining about the prospect of local competition for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2011, 18:41
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

I would consider that by virtue of the fact they...

I would consider that by virtue of the fact they had a flight ticket, a proportion of the cost of which would include airport costs, they could be considered customers of the airport. But this is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2011, 15:53
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Phileas Fogg

I know that you like to take issue with my posts, but that is fine. However please read them before you comment and not make assumptions.

At what point did I say that they were passengers of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2011, 11:15
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Of course BHX want CVT closed. It is a matter of...

Of course BHX want CVT closed. It is a matter of getting rid of any competition. BHX is to engage in extending the runway and doesn't want any other airport to to even threaten their existing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Aug 2011, 22:59
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Who knows? But I think it may prove to be...

Who knows? But I think it may prove to be impractical. at the north eastern end the proximity of the Toll Bar Island and buildings in Siskin Drive would proclude any extension in that direction. At...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Aug 2011, 20:29
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

I would (and did) prefer flying from CVT in...

I would (and did) prefer flying from CVT in preference to BHX. Several times coming in on one of TOM's 737's (I don't know what variant) we would land on 05 and exit at the turn off for the terminal...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jul 2011, 16:13
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

I seem to remember the optimum length of grass...

I seem to remember the optimum length of grass for non-runway surfaces is about six inches. The birds don't like not being able to see when they land.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jun 2011, 14:50
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Phileas Fogg

You seem determined that CVT should not have any good news at all. You are apparently convinced that the proximity of other airports means nothing but a death-knell for the airport. EZY currently...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Apr 2011, 19:58
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

LearJet 50

Of course not! After all they used to build bombers there!

As for the rest, the airport already supports a number of jobs and companies, (Skyferry being one of them:)) The "new" museum opened...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Apr 2011, 19:57
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

LearJet 50

Of course not! After all they used to build bombers there!

As for the rest, the airport already supports a number of jobs and companies, (Skyferry being one of them:)) The "new" museum opened...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2011, 11:00
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

More "news"? on the jobs front at Coventry. BBC...

More "news"? on the jobs front at Coventry.
BBC News - Coventry Airport investment 'will create 10,000 jobs' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-13152225)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Mar 2011, 23:37
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Did that - see here_ Coventry Telegraph - News...

Did that - see here_
Coventry Telegraph - News - Coventry News - Coventry Airport to reopen in May if talks successful...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2010, 16:45
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

IIRC CVT used indeed to be hub for PO/Parcelforce...

IIRC CVT used indeed to be hub for PO/Parcelforce years ago way before Thomson/Britannia came on the scene.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Aug 2010, 20:27
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

X1150. I concur with your second paragraph. I...

X1150.
I concur with your second paragraph. I flew with Thomsom from CVT many times. The lack of hassle and efficiency was normally a wonder to compare with larger airfields. That said, if there was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2010, 22:40
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Yes Lockheed Electras, at one time not so long...

Yes Lockheed Electras, at one time not so long ago Atlantique were credited with having the largest fleet of them flying in the world. My wife saw one today, (I was too slow) although I did see a ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Apr 2010, 19:23
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

I saw that too. Sir P did indicate that...

I saw that too. Sir P did indicate that passengers services were something that he aspired to but not for some time. Typically the headline of the piece on the Beeb was "Passenger Flights could be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2010, 20:09
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Thanks for that, up until about five pm today,...

Thanks for that, up until about five pm today, (when I switched off) the radio station were still offering a prize of a trip from Coventry. Perhaps they hadn't caught up.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2010, 16:18
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

There is currently a promotion on local radio for...

There is currently a promotion on local radio for pleasure flights in the Dragon Rapides this weekend which I thought had been positioned away from Coventry some time ago. So quite how that squares...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2010, 16:54
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Is Marshall's beef not with the company that...

Is Marshall's beef not with the company that failed, rather than with Sir Peter? I have experienced a similar situation in business. If a customer goes bust owing you money, you cannot legitimately...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Mar 2010, 06:07
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Pope's visit.

If I remember correctly, last time a large walkway was constructed across adjacent fields from temporary car parks, which made a gateway on Rowley Road the main entrance. The preparations seemed to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Feb 2010, 16:22
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

It seems that the new owners are not likely to...

It seems that the new owners are not likely to garner any support from the local tories either.


This is the man who is currently MP for the area immediately adjacent to the airport, but who is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jan 2010, 15:52
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,574
Posted By Dawdler

Does CVT still have the option to go to 24h...

Does CVT still have the option to go to 24h operation? I know they did do this some years ago when the Post Office/Parcelforce used it for freight. If so, it might be the key to getting a decent...
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